OSHA Inspection: PRO-KLEAN CLEANING AND RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1995.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program.  While performing demolition on a house, the employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, a corrosive disinfectant containing octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride and dodecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v).  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about September 14, 2016, two unlabeled spray bottles containing a clear, colorless liquid were observed in the "clean" area of the work site.  According to the Crew Chief, the bottles contained Microban, a corrosive disinfectant.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(9): Where employees must travel between workplaces during a workshift, the employer did not maintain the material safety data sheets in each workplace or at the primary workplace facility where employees can immediately obtain information the required information in the case of an emergency: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, the employer did not ensure that copies of Safety Data Sheets were available to employees.  Hazardous chemicals used on the site included, but were not limited to a professional disinfectant that was corrosive to skin and eyes.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1995.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained regarding the hazards of a professional-grade corrosive liquid disinfectant used to clean both respirators and mold-contaminated surfaces.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not provide the training program required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2) as initial training prior to the time of job assignment:  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, the employer had not ensured that each employee was trained with respect to the hazards of lead paint abatement.  The employees were removing damaged plaster and walls which had tested positive for lead.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1497.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(f)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to use a respirator:  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:      On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, the employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1)(iv), until an employee exposure assessment was completed for the specific work being performed, the employees were required to wear respiratory protection.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators:  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, employees were provided tight-fitting respirators and instructed to wear them while conducting demolition work involving removal of materials contaminated with lead-based paint.  The employees were not provided with training prior to being required to use the respirators.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1995.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(iii): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate protective equipment which complies with 29 CFR 1910.133:  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about, and at times prior to, September 14, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees used eye protection while (1) conducting demolition work and/or using corrosive disinfectant from a spray bottle during mold abatement and (2) while cleaning respirators and other equipment.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(2)(v): The employer did not ensure that contaminated protective clothing which was to be cleaned, laundered, or disposed of, was placed in a closed container in the change area that prevented dispersion of lead outside the container:  75 BROOKSIDE ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT:  On or about September 14, 2016. employees wore their lead-contaminated Tyvek suits outside of the containment area.